June is Indigenous History Month, which means it’s almost time for the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival. This year’s festival promises to delight patrons with new attractions, while still offering all of the classic staples that make this festival the perfect way to kick off the Summer. New to the festival this year is the Glow […]
Shawn had a chance to talk to 2023 Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards nominee and Mohawk musician Logan Staats. They chatted about the release of Logan’s first album in almost a decade, A Light in the Attic, what makes music such a powerful tool for activism and Indigenous rights, and why the SSIMAs are so […]
The nominees for the 2023 Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards (SSIMAs) have been announced. Aysanabee and Snotty Nose Rez Kids lead the nominees with 6 and 5 nominations respectively. Winners will be announced at a live ceremony on June 6th at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, hosted by Anishinaabe activist, broadcaster, and content creator […]
The 2022 Mariposa Folk Festival has been announced and it features a stellar first wave of artists. Métis indie alt-rocker, Ruby Waters and Mohawk folk singer-songwriter, Logan Staats are both welcomed to the stage. The music fest is taking place in Orillia, Ontario at Tudhope Park on July 8th to 10th. Canadian pop singer, Lennon Stella and Ontario folk […]
Are you road trip ready? The DT Concert Series 2021 and 2022 lineup was announced Thursday, August 18th and it is a mirage of Indigenous and Canadian talents. Logan Staats, Hannah Georgas, Digging Roots and Basia Bulat will light up the stage beginning this winter in Paris, Ontario, along with several other performers. Check out […]
APTN‘s beloved annual celebration, Indigenous Day Live is back! Catch Indigenous and Canadian talents performing as they honour the 25th annual National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 20th and 21st. It’s a stellar lineup that includes iskwē, Tom Wilson, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Boogey the Beat, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Charlotte Cardin, Mattmac, Logan Staats, Neon Dreams and ELMNT’s own, […]
Update: This show has been postponed with the Stay-at-Home Order in effect. More details to come. Noisemaker has partnered with the National Arts Centre for the virtual Raise Your Voice Concert Series! Raise Your Voice brings an online streamed concert every Thursday night straight to the comfort of your home. Check out the stylings of Indigenous and […]
It’s been another interesting week in the capital! We move into the orange phase tomorrow, which means restaurants, gyms and theatres are able to open again. Meanwhile, our neighbours to the south are in the midst of a historical election and it’s been top of mind all week long. Have you been feeling the stress and anxiety? I […]
The Land Back Wealth Redistribution Concert will be hosted by the Assembly of Seven Generations (A7G) with support from Indigenous Climate Action (ICA) and Indigistyle – Indigenous Style and Fashion Blog on Saturday, November 7 th , 2020, beginning at 12pm EST and will go until 9pm EST. The Land Back Concert is a fundraising initiative to help […]
The Assembly of Seven Generations (A7G) is hosting their #LANDBACK Wealth Redistribution Concert on November 7th, 2020 which will include a stellar line-up of amazing acts and guest speakers that you won’t want to miss! Catch the live sounds of Logan Staats, Amanda Rheaume, Drezus, Fawn Wood, PJ Vegas, Cody Coyote, G.R. Gritt, Leonard Sumner and […]